DeLonghi DC77TC User Manual

DC 77 TC

DeLonghi thermal carafe 8 cup coffee maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and/or injury to persons basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions carefully.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or coffee maker in
water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by manufacturer
may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning on any controls. To

disconnect turn power control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.

12. Always use cold water to make coffee. Warm water or other liquids could

cause damage to the coffee maker.

13. Scalding may occur if the cover is lifted of removed during the brewing

cycle.

14. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

WARNING – To avoid damage of, or injury from carafe
follow these precautions:

 Never use the carafe on a range top or in a microwave oven.
 Do not allow liquid to evaporate from carafe. Do not heat carafe.
 Discard carafe if damaged in any manner, or a carafe having a loose or

weakened handle. A chip or crack could result in breakage or
contaminate liquid contents with particles.

 Do not clean carafe with scouring powders, steel wool pads or other

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abrasive materials.

 This carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NO USER MAINTENANCE

RETURN TO SERVICE STATION

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAFETY FEATURES

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.

2. An extension cord may be used if care is exercised in its use.

3. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
The extension cord should be arranged so that it dose not drape over the
counter or table-top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally. The electrical rating of the coffee maker is listed on the
bottom panel of the unit.

4. This appliance has a polarized alternating current plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, as a safety feature,
this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not insert
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still fails to fit, contact a qualified
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THIS SAFETY FEATURE.

COFFEE MAKER FEATURES

Manual Type

Thermal Carafe

Permanent

washable filte

FEATURES

 Pause & Serve

Allows you to interrupt the brewing cycle and pour a cup of coffee before

the entire carafe is finished brewing. To restart the brewing process,

return carafe to carafe plate and coffee will automatically begin flowing

through filter basket. Make sure carafe is placed all way on the carafe

plate.

CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE CARAFE FOR LONGER THAN 30

SECONDS OR THE FILTER BASKET MAY OVERFLOW.

 Water Window

Large easy-to-read numbers indicate how many cups of water have been

poured into the coffee maker.

 On Light

On Light lets you know when the coffee maker is on for safe operation.

 Cord Storage

Hidden cord storage allows you to hide excess cord for neat appearance.

 Swing Away Basket

Filter door swings open for convenient filling with the push of a button.

 Black Lined Cone Filter Basket

Cone shaped filter basket enriches flavor and prevents bitter taste. This

coffee maker includes a permanent nylon filter. Alternatively, a standard

#4 cone shaped paper filter can be used.

 Thermal carafe

There are three lid positions on the thermal carafe. You will see the

markings on the edge of the lid.

1. For brewing, the arrow should point to the "closed" position. Even after

brewing in finished, it is recommended that you keep the lid in the closed

position to retain heat of the coffee.

2. When the arrow points toward the center of the spout, the lid is in

pouring position.

3. To remove the lid, move the arrow towards the "unscrew" position.

HOW TO USE YOUR COFFEE MAKER

PREPARING YOUR COFFEE MAKER FOR USE

 Carefully unpack the coffee maker and remove all packaging materials.

 Before making coffee in your coffee maker, thoroughly clean the carafe,

carafe lid and filter basket with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not

use harsh or abrasive cleaners.

 You may wipe the carafe plate with a clean, damp cloth. However, do not

immerse the coffee maker in water or other liquid.

 Prior to brewing your first pot of coffee, operate coffee maker once or

twice with water but without ground coffee or a paper filter. This will

remove any dust that may have settled inside the coffee maker, which

might affect the flavor of coffee.

IMPORTANT: Use cold water for best results.

PREPARING COFFEE MAKER FOR BREWING COFFEE

 Place your coffee maker on a flat, level surface away from any edge.

 Plug the unit into a 120 volt 60 Hz AC only outlet.

 The lid of the carafe must be fitted properly during the brewing process